Asteraceae · Blumea

Pink Blumea

Blumea neilgherrensis

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
Tropical Africa
Flowering
November-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Blumea neilgherrensis
Genus
Blumea
Habit
Herb
Native to
Tropical Africa
Distribution
Tropical Africa, Asia
Flowering & fruiting
November-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Pink Blumea

Pink Blumea (Blumea neilgherrensis) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-April.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

Pink Blumea belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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